Flexural Modelling and Finite Element Analysis of FRC Beams Reinforced with PVA and Basalt Fibres and Their Validation

Figure 10

Experimental versus simulation load-deflection curve for series “M.” (a) Beam “S-0” (without fibres). (b) Beam “SP-1” (1% PVA fibres). (c) Beam “SB-1” (1% basalt fibres). (d) Beam “SP-2” (2% PVA fibres). (e) Beam “SB-2” (2% basalt fibres). (f) Beam “SP-3” (3% PVA fibres). (g) Beam “SB-3” (3% basalt fibres).

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